Gain an appreciation for the diversity of life in Bergen by viewing the urban landscape and outskirts from various vantage points. For the most panoramic view of the city, you will ride the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen, one of the seven surrounding mountains. The higher you go, the more spectacular the sights of Bergen and the islands just offshore. A scenic drive north will follow a route through the traditional neighborhoods of Sandviken and Eidsvåg, which will offer yet other perspectives of city life. The historic heart of Bergen is the Bryggen wharf district, an area so architecturally important that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. As you walk along its atmospheric streets, the guide will describe the city’s lofty status as a Hanseatic League trading empire centuries ago. Browsing the harborside Fish Market will add another dimension to your understanding of daily life in Bergen.